Optics & Photonics News

AMS Technologies Presents New Fused PM Couplers at 780 nm

New SunPower E19 Series Solar Panels Set Record of 19% or Greater Efficiency

SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced its new SunPower E19 Series solar panels, a product line that offers modules in a 96-cell or 72-cell configuration, with a record efficiency of 19 percent or greater.

LightLab to Exhibit its Optical Intravascular Imaging System at SCAI Meeting in San Diego

LightLab Imaging, Inc., the pioneer in development and world leader in sales of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems for vascular and other imaging applications, will exhibit at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) meeting in San Diego, CA May 5 to 8, in booth 28.

IDTechEx’s New Report Includes Forecasts on OLEDs and OPV

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Barrier Films for Flexible Electronics: Needs Players & Opportunities 2010-2020" report to their offering.

Solar ReFeel Announces New Site to Test Solyndra’s Photovoltaic Systems

Renewable energy company Solar ReFeel announced today, that as part of a research activity together with CeRSAA and solar panel manufacturer Solyndra, a test site using Solyndra’s photovoltaic solutions has been constructed at CeRSAA’s Albenga, Italy facility. The project seeks to optimize the production of both food and electricity and to validate the crop growth benefits of Solyndra’s technology with independent testing by a leading agricultural research institution.

New Research Report on China’s Camera and Equipment Manufacturing Industry

China camera and equipment manufacturing Industry, 2010 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the camera and equipment manufacturing industry, to get Chinese investments; to import into China or export from China, to build factories and take advantage of lower costs in China, to partner with one of the key Chinese corporations, to get market shares as China is boosting its domestic needs; to forecast the future of the world economy as China is leading the way; or to compete in the segment.

SunEdison Plans for 12 Solar Energy Plants in Italy

SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., today announced plans to complete 12 one-megawatt (MW) solar energy plants in the province of Lecce, Apulia in Italy, and announced a 47-million-euro financing deal with Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentale in Germany.

Macomb County Receives Fiber Optic Network Connection from Waveform

Waveform Technology, a leading Metro Detroit area commercial data center operator and Internet service provider, is now supplying fiber optic Internet access to Macomb County. The new connection serves both Macomb's 2,500 County Employees and MACnet, the county's own private network, by providing redundancy to the current Internet circuit.

IRIDEX Begins Shipping High-Power IQ 532 Laser Systems

IRIDEX Corporation, today announced the commencement of commercial shipment of the IQ 532 laser systems.

Boston Scientific to Present Study Results on its Endoscopy Products at DDW Event

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that multiple clinical abstracts examining the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of its SpyGlass® Direct Visualization System, Radial Jaw® 4 Biopsy Forceps and WallFlex® Duodenal Stent will be presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW®), May 1 – 5 in New Orleans.

AUO to Establish Joint Venture with TCL for TFT-LCD TV Panel Module Production

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) held a meeting of the Board of Directors on April 29, 2010, at which the Board approved a resolution establishing a joint venture of TFT-LCD TV panel module production with TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited's subsidiary, TCL King Electrical Appliances (Hui Zhou) Co. LTD ("TCL"), in Zhong Kai Hi-Tech Development Zone, Huizhou, Guangdong.

In Store Solutions Announces New High-Definition Webcam for Skype Users

In Store Solutions today announced the availability of the FREETALK® Everyman HD Webcam (TALK-7140), the new high-definition (HD) webcam that empowers Skype(TM) users with true 720p HD video calling.

Missouri-Based Healthcare Firm Installs Axis Network Cameras for Safety

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, today announced that Missouri-based CoxHealth has deployed more than 100 Axis network cameras and encoders at its ambulatory surgery center and parking garages to ensure safety and reduce crime.

Snapshots 2009 Report Provides Overview on Australian Digital Camera Market

Snapshot Australia Digital Cameras 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Australian digital camera market and covers compact cameras and DSLR cameras. Market volume is based on number of units sold.

Shipment Volume in Taiwanese Digital Still Camera Industry to Increase Sequentially

This research report presents shipment volume and value forecast and recent quarter review of shipment volume, value, price trends, manufacturer volume rankings, manufacturer tier position, and shipment by maker.